This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has secured new premises in Melbourne as part of its strategy to grow the business in Australia.
In the most significant boost to its national team since entering the Australian market, Cushman & Wakefield has made a number of key senior appointments.
“We’ve set the wheels in motion by putting together a team of the best possible people in their respective fields, each aligned to our central goal of extending what Cushman & Wakefield does so well globally in the domestic market,” Cushman & Wakefield managing director Australia David Woolford said.
“We remain committed to growing our team further in the coming months to support this growth trajectory and to meet our strategic objective of being the market leader in corporate real estate services.
“This is a pivotal time for the Cushman & Wakefield business in Australia as we are in the unique position of continuing to actively pursue an expansion agenda,” he added.
“While the strategic growth of its occupier services business will be a key avenue for the company’s future growth plan in Australia, Cushman & Wakefield has also beefed up its property management expertise to support its many landlord clients. Additionally, Cushman & Wakefield has identified valuation as a key focus for growth going forward and looks forward to making a significant announcement in this regard in the near future,” he said.
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Angus Harvey Ross as managing director of corporate occupier services (COS). He was most recently senior director of CBRE global corporate services.
At the same time, Sarah Bousfield has been promoted to director – facilities management and Peter Keenan has joined as director – project management. Keenan has over 20 years experience and was most recently with Jones Lang LaSalle as their global capital works manager for the ANZ Bank.
In Queensland, Brad Summerson has been appointed senior director. He was formerly state director of transaction management for CBRE.
Finally in Melbourne, Cushman & Wakefield has committed to new premises in Collins St.
Woolford said Cushman & Wakefield remains committed to growth in other major CBDs including Perth in the short to medium term future.
“The reality is that premium client service depends much more on personnel than office locations, and our recent appointments ensure our clients receive the most professional and holistic property services regardless of their location around the country,” Woolford said.
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